Consumer AI Versus Professional-Grade AI in the Practice of Law (Presented by Above the Law)

This session explores the fundamental distinctions between consumer AI tools like ChatGPT and professional-grade legal AI solutions. Learn how data sources, privacy protections, and purpose-built design create critical differences that impact accuracy and reliability for legal work.

Examine how ABA Model Rules apply to AI use, including duties of competence, confidentiality, candor, and supervision. Discover practical strategies for verification and compliance, including how professional tools with source citations support a ‘trust but verify’ approach.

Address the growing client expectation for transparency around AI tool usage in legal practice. Learn how to bridge the communication gap, with 78% of in-house counsel expecting disclosure while 71% remain unaware of their outside counsel’s AI practices.

Explore emerging agentic AI capabilities and how they will transform legal workflows in the coming years. Understand why trusted data, robust governance, and human oversight become even more critical as AI systems gain greater autonomy.

Engage directly with the presenters to address your specific questions about implementing AI in your practice. Get practical guidance on adoption strategies, ethical considerations, and maximizing ROI for firms of all sizes.